PGGM colleague Cécile Rozé on adolescents, healthcare and creating opportunities

Our colleague Cécile Rozé, Manager Business Management at PGGM Investments since 1 June 2025, has been involved with Bundel from the very beginning and even played a key role in setting it up. She also contributes to JINC and ABOARD, helping people move forward, from secondary school pupils to care workers and elderly people with dementia. 
 

The start of Bundel 
Cécile is one of Bundel’s initiators. She explains: ‘It all started in 2020 when a few colleagues, including Marion Beekmans and Anita van Rooijen, came up with the idea. We wanted to encourage colleagues to get more involved socially and to give something back to healthcare, especially as our organisation is so closely tied to the sector. That’s how Bundel came about. Since then, PGGM colleagues have been given time each year to spend on community initiatives. For me, that was an important step.’ 

Challenging but rewarding 
For Cécile, Bundel is not just about giving, but also about creating connections. ‘Our work can often feel quite abstract. We invest pension money and manage processes, but Bundel brings you closer to the people you are ultimately doing it for. My first activity was at De Wijngaarden, a care facility for people with dementia. I helped out on a closed ward, giving the care staff a chance to take a coffee break. We went for walks with residents and played games. It was confronting, but also deeply rewarding.’ 

Coach and mentor 
As part of Bundel, Cécile also mentored a PhD student within the ABOARD project, which focuses on the early treatment of Alzheimer’s. ‘I was her mentor for a year and a half. We talked about personal development, career choices and everything beyond her research. Taking on that role was very special.’ 

 
She is also involved with JINC, supporting young people. ‘I gave job application training at secondary schools. We did role plays where pupils practised interviews for jobs such as car mechanic or hairdresser. It’s wonderful to see their confidence grow. Small tips, like not wearing a cap during the interview or remembering to make eye contact and shake hands, can make a huge difference.’ 

More than just helping 
For Cécile, a big part of Bundel’s strength is the shared experience. ‘With our team, we also helped at Reinaerde, where we worked together to refurbish a garden. It’s not only meaningful for the organisation you support, but also for your own team. It brings you closer together and gives you energy. Every time I go home with the feeling that I’ve received a gift myself.’